dissemble
[dɪˈsɛmbəɫ]
Group 6Difficulty 3/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs GRE
Example in Context
The executive had dissembled for years about the company's environmental record, presenting misleading data to regulators and investors.
Synonyms
pretendhidedeceive
Etymology
To pretend or hide one’s true motives or feelings.
- dis- (Latin) — apart
- simulare (Latin) — to feign
Memory Aid
🧩Sounds like “dis assemble”
When you DISASSEMBLE a puzzle, you hide the true picture — that’s DISSEMBLING!
Visual Association
🕵️A spy in a trench coat, carefully concealing their true identity while eavesdropping.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “dissemble” mean on the GRE?
dissemble (verb) means “To conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs”. The executive had dissembled for years about the company's environmental record, presenting misleading data to regulators and investors.
How to remember “dissemble” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “dissemble” sounds like “dis assemble”. When you DISASSEMBLE a puzzle, you hide the true picture — that’s DISSEMBLING!
What are synonyms for “dissemble”?
Common synonyms: pretend, hide, deceive.